Why stop at one stunning structure in Astana, Kazakhstan, when you can have two on your resume?! Sir Norman Foster[2] is set to construct the new Khan Shatyry Entertainment Centre[3] in Kazakhstan’s capital city after the completion of his geometric and eye-catching Palace of Peace and Reconciliation[4] proved to be such a success in its form AND function. The new structure will sit at the northern end of the new city axis and stand as the highest peak on the skyline at a majestic 200 meters tall. The entertainment centre will house 100,000 square feet of public park, retail, and entertainment space. Foster has a track record of thoughtful, sustainable building, and Khan Shatyry[3] is no exception, providing both aesthetic focal point and environmentally-sensitive spatial solution.

The centre will also include an interior park, undulating terraces, a river, wave pool, and waterfall, all lit by a high-tech roof lighting system seamlessly integrated into the structure. Other public spaces include cafes, restaurants, and movie theatres. The pinnacle of the building, literally and metaphorically, will no doubt be its viewing deck terrace, offering dramatic views of the park and city.